Social Affairs

The rivers and canals provide their own beauty for the city.Thi Nghe boat stations in the Nhieu Loc canal tourism route - a new and unique tour in Ho Chi Minh city.Prosperous businesses have their own boats for weekend entertainment.Creating waves is a passion for waterway sportspersons.Trading on riversA boat tour along Saigon riverThe city’s first river bus route started its official operation in 2017. BTA (Photos: SGGP) … [Read more...] about Rivers of Ho Chi Minh city

Cows presented to poor families in Ham Yen district (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)The activity aims to respond to the emulation movement “The whole country joins hands for the poor - No one left behind” launched by the Prime Minister. The cows presented are Sind cross-bred ones, weighing 140 kilograms or more and being more than 14 months old, and recognized as good breeding animals by the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. They are expected to help poor and nearly-poor families, especially those in remote and mountainous areas, boost economic development and look towards sustainable poverty reduction. Speaking during the cow presenting ceremony, Pham Quang Hiep, Deputy President of the Association, noted that over the past years, apart from encouraging business members to accelerate production and fulfill duties with the State and laborers, his unit had raised high its sense of responsibility in realizing social policies in the province, contributing to … [Read more...] about Cows presented to poor families in Tuyen Quang province

A patient of A/H1N1 flu treated at hospital (Photo: LDO)Nguyen Cong Tuan, Deputy Director of the Vinh Long provincial Department of Health, said that the health sector has closely worked with Tam Binh district health centre which reported a fatality of the disease, and its communal health sector, to monitor the temperatures of those who had contact with the patient. Meanwhile, dissemination of information on the disease has been increased for the public to have greater understanding about it. After reporting the first infection of A/H1N1 flu, the Can Tho health sector has sent official dispatches to grassroots health agencies to carry out preventive measures, in order to promptly uncover suspected patients, take medical samples for testing, early treat patients, prevent the spread of the disease, and strictly inspect the health of people who had contact with the reported patient. Meanwhile, sufficient equipment, chemicals and medicine have been prepared. According to Deputy Director … [Read more...] about Mekong River Delta localities fight A/H1N1 flu

The participants learn how to plant forest tree in an appropriate way (Photo: Gaia Nature Conservation) The activity aimed to increase the biodiversity of the forest and thus improve ecological services such as mitigating climate change, resisting soil erosion, moderating climate as well as created suitable habitat for wildlife. The forest will be taken care of continuously for four years to ensure that it is well developed. The participants also take part in surveys to learn about the status of the forest, at the time of plantation and in the ensuing four years, thus helping them experience impacts on the environment and ecosystems of the new forest. The survey activities include creating a list of plant and animal species, measuring tree height and foliage coverage, observing vegetation coverage and taking photos to monitor changes. The new enriched forest will provide food and shelter for countless wildlife species, including endangered species such as Asian Elephant, Gaur, Great … [Read more...] about Forest plantation and monitoring in Dong Nai province

President Tran Dai Quang visits Vietnamese war invalids on the occasion of War Invalids and Fallen Soldiers’ Day. (Photo: VNA) The State President ordered relevant sectors, organisations, and localities to take care of people who rendered their services to the nation, war invalids, as well as relatives of Fallen Soldiers. Social resources should be mobilised to ensure that all of the policy beneficiary households have decent living standards. It was instructed that activities to mark the 71st anniversary of the War Invalids and Fallen Soldiers’ Day must be thoroughly organised, and involve all officials, party members, and people from all walks of life. From the outset this year, 102 organisations and 126 individuals received the “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” title, and 1,409 women have been conferred the Vietnam Hero Mother title. Meanwhile, Independence Orders have been given to 1,327 Fallen Soldiers’ families, and 1,999 individuals have … [Read more...] about Policy beneficiary families to receive gifts on Fallen Soldiers’ Day

Ho Chi Minh city’s youngsters join voluntary campaign. (Photo: SGGP)Addressing the send-off ceremony, Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member and Secretary of the city Party Committee, said that the image of volunteers who wear green shirts had become popular and left a good impression on residents’ hearts in every part of the country, as well as in Laos. He expressed his belief that with their enthusiasm and spirit of devotion, the volunteers would realise their tasks, and gain precious experience in friendship and affection with people. “The volunteers will help the city deal with its problems, including traffic congestion, traffic accidents, environmental pollution and flooding,” he added. Lasting to August 12th, this year’s summer campaign will be carried out across Ho Chi Minh city’s 24 districts; 14 southern, Central Highlands and central localities; and Tho Chu Island in Kien Giang province, while international voluntary activities will take … [Read more...] about Over 60,000 youngsters join voluntary activities

Tran Doan Tien, Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper Editor-in-Chief (Photo: CPV)Deputy Minister of Labour, War-Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep; Deputy Head of the National Assembly Committee on Social Affairs Bui Sy Loi; and Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Social Security Tran Dinh Lieu were guests at the dialogue. Opening the dialogue, Tran Doan Tien, Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, said that social security policies have received great attention from the Party and State. “They are considered a driving force and a target for the country’s sustainable development, while reflecting the good nature of socialism,” he said. The guests answer readers' questions. (Photo: CPV)Adding that the social security policies and laws have been continuously completed to suit the market economy, making important contribution to boosting social welfare, promoting social equality and progress, and serving the country’s … [Read more...] about Social security policy reform for sustainable welfare discussed

At the meeting (Photo: SGGP)Delegates discussed obstacles in addressing wrongdoings and weaknesses in urban infrastructure, the upgrade and expansion of Tho Quang fishing port due to environmental and water pollution; and social welfare problems caused by suspended projects, downgraded social apartment buildings and unsafe food. Nguyen Nho Trung, Chairman of the city People’s Council, asked authorized agencies to strictly inspect the operation of personal vehicles in the city, suggesting that public transport should be developed to restrict personal vehicles; and the city should build up a public transport project to ensure a smooth transportation  system. He stressed that favourable mechanisms and policies should be issued to attract investment; tackle businesses’ difficulties; develop hi-tech zones; and deal with environmental pollution./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Da Nang city looks to develop public transport

Youngsters commemorate fallen soldiers (Photo: VNE)Accordingly, Vietnam Hero Mothers, wounded soldiers and those enjoying policies for wounded soldiers and having lost 21% or more of theirworking ability; sick soldiers who lost 41% or more of theirworking ability; fallen soldiers’ representatives; and resistance war activists infected with toxic chemicals and enjoying allowances will be presented gifts worth VND1 million each. Meanwhile, representatives from families who worship fallen soldiers will receive presents worth VND500,000 each; 42 outstanding foundations in caring for and nursing persons with meritorious service to the revolution, as well as wounded soldiers’ outstanding business foundations, will be provided with presents worth VND11 million each. Six delegations led by the city’s leaders will be set up to visit and give presents to outstanding collectives and individuals; and pay homage to fallen soldiers at national cemeteries in different localities. … [Read more...] about Hanoi gives assistance worth VND103 billion to entitlement policy…

An Indian doctor helps a disabled patient use an artificial limb. (Photo: PANO)Addressing the ceremony, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Parvathaneni Harish said that the camp was inaugurated to realize the agreement between the two countries reached during State President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to India in this March. Accordingly, the Government of India, through the Indian Embassy in Vietnam and the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayara Samiti (BMVSS) will carry out a project to provide artificial limbs for 500 people with disabilities in Vinh Phuc and Phu Tho provinces in July and August. Chairman of the Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Tri confirmed that the artificial limb program held great significance, as Vietnam is marking the 71st anniversary of the Day for Wounded and Fallen Soldiers (July 27th). “Not only helping wounded soldiers and disabled people reduce difficulties, it contributes to increasing mutual understanding and friendship between … [Read more...] about Artificial limb fitment camp inaugurated for disabled people